Chagi | Red Rice Two Ways

Cauliflower Red Rice Yield: 4 Prep time: 10 min. Cook time: 25-30min.   Ingredients • 2 tbsp. Olive oil • 1 tbsp. Garlic, minced • 1 cup Onions, diced • 1 ½ cup Vegetable stock • 1 tbsp. Garlic powder • 1 tsp. Onion powder • ½ tsp. Paprika • 1 tsp. Saffron • ½ tsp. Salt • ½ tsp. Pepper • 1 cup White rice, washed • 2 cups Riced cauliflower, thawed • Achote water (1 ½ tbsp. Achote powder + 3 tbsp. Water) Directions In a medium sized pot, sauté garlic and onions in olive oil over medium-high heat until onions become translucent. Add vegetable stock, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, saffron, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Add washed white rice, riced cauliflower and achote water to the pot. Stir to thoroughly combine. Cover and reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring about half way through. Serve and enjoy. Red Rice Ingredients • 4 cups Warm water • 2 tbsp. Achote seeds • 2 cups White rice, washed • 1/2 cup Onions, chopped • 4 tbsp. Butter • 2 tbsp. Vegetable oil • 1/2 tsp. Salt Directions In a medium sized bowl, soak achote seeds in warm water with a strainer for 30 minutes. After soaking, rub seeds together to release color. Remove seeds and strainer from water. Pour achote water into a medium sized pot and bring to a boil. Add rice onions, butter, vegetable oil, and salt to the pot. Stir to combine. Continue stirring until liquid evaporates. Then, cover and reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork, serve, and enjoy.